Phedimus hybridus(L. ) ' t Hart
Hybrid Stonecrop , Siberian Stonecrop
Aizopsis hybrida , Aizopsis pseudohybrida , Anacampseros hybrida , Phedimus pseudohybridus , Sedum hybridum , Sedum pseudohybridum
Photo byLola Smirnova
class : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : UmbiliceaeGenus : Phedimus
The specific name " hybridus(hy - BRID - us ) " means " hybrid ; mixed " and refers to the original description of the species probably based on cultivated material .
This metal money is aboriginal toRussia(eastern and centralSiberiato the southerly and centralUral Mountains ) andCentral Asiaand is widely naturalise in northernEurope . It grows in stony and gravelly soils and rock crevices , mainly in mountain steppes .
Phedimus hybridus , formerly known asSedum hybridum , is a lush plant with thick , woody rhizome and extravagantly branching stems . The sterile shoots are brusk , decumbent , and with crowded leave at the gratuity . The leaves are gullible , reddish towards the lead , and reciprocally egg- to spatula - shaped with an obtusely saw-toothed margin in the apical half . They can measure up to 2 inch ( 5 cm ) foresighted and 0.8 inches ( 2 cm ) widely . The florescence branches are ascending , with small , more outback leave , and can grow up to 12 inch ( 30 cm ) long .
The flowers are star - shaped with golden white-livered petal and orange anthers and appear in summer in thick clump .
Light : This light - make love plant life tolerates partial shade but prefers full Lord’s Day and grows ripe in warmer environments . PlantP. hybridusin an region of your garden that catch at least 6 hours of sunlight a day .
grime : This succulent thrive in anywell - drained soil . Good drain is critical for preventing root rot or fungous diseases .
Hardiness : P. hybridustolerates hoar and can last out outdoors when the temperature drop below freeze . It can resist temperatures as low as -40 to 30 ° F ( -40 to -1.1 ° C),USDA hardiness zones3a to 9b .
Watering : The best way to water yourP. hybridusis to use the " soaking and dry " method acting . Get the grunge completely wet , and then wait until the soil is ironic before watering again .
Fertilizing : Feedwith low - balanced fertilizer to keep your plant well-chosen and healthy . Use a dilute dose of half the speciality commend on the package .
Repotting : Repot your plant when it outgrow its current throne by moving it out to a expectant container to accommodate the plant well . bound is the good clip to repotP. hybridus . verify the stain is dry before you start the repotting process .
Propagation : Like all members of the genusPhedimus , this succulent can be arise from seed , class , or shank cuttings . Dividing yourP. hybridusis the full method to propagate because it is easy and usually very successful . Divide in spring when novel shoots are seen . P. hybridusis also well propagated from cuttings . Sow seeds in spring in well - drain soil in a sunny position .
Learn more atHow to produce and Care for Phedimus .
P. hybriduscan be mildly toxic to humans and animals .
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